Navitas English is proud to announce that we have been awarded Commonwealth government contracts to continue delivering the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) and the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program in partnership with the largest Australian Government jobactive provider, MAX Solutions, from 1 July 2017.

If you are looking for a job, chances are you will need to supply a cover letter as part of your application. If you want to receive an interview, you need to put just as much effort into your cover letter as you put into your resume.

Wendy migrated to Australia from Vietnam five years ago. She recently completed the childcare course as part of the Settlement Language Pathways to Employment and Training (SLPET) program and was offered casual employment following her work placement. She is currently working part time while continuing with her childcare studies.

This week is National Volunteer Week, an annual celebration to acknowledge the role of volunteers across the country. Volunteering not only provides you with the opportunity to make a positive contribution to your community, it is a great pathway to formal work experience or paid employment.

When Tara first arrived in Australia, she spoke little English and lacked self-confidence. However, since studying English in the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP), Tara has not only improved her English but she has also developed her self-confidence and gained full-time employment at a retirement village.

Prior to studying in the SEE program at Navitas English, Margaret struggled to do the most basic of tasks on a computer, however she has now completed the SEE program and her Certificate III in Aged Care.

Sylvia, a former AMEP and Workplace Communication for Professionals (WCP) student celebrated three years of employment at Navitas recently. She shares her experience from Navitas English student to Navitas employee, and her advice for new migrants.

Jassem and his family fled Iran in 2012 in search of freedom and peace. After learning English at Navitas English Fairfield he obtained employment at Settlement Services International where he now helps other refugees.

Aguer is studying English as part of the AMEP Distance Learning program. She shares her journey from South Sudan to Australia and her plans to improve her English so she can one day open up a school in her hometown.

If you are a current or ex-AMEP student with at least 1 hour of your AMEP entitlement remaining, you may be eligible to study in the Settlement Language Pathways to Employment and Training (SLPET) program. This program is designed especially for students who are ready to work or want to...

Liverpool College has seen an increase in SPP students from Iraq and Syria. To welcome the new students, teachers and staff at the college have been working diligently to meet students’ needs and help them to settle into the community.

Student newsletters are published on a quarterly basis for the AMEP and SEE programme. The newsletters provide students with information and activities to assist them with their different needs, whether they are learning English, settling into Australia, continuing with further education or obtaining employment.

Former Parramatta College student, Marina arrived in Australia 12 months ago. She was recently awarded a Foundation Studies Scholarship for further study after the successful completion of the Adult English Migrant Program (AMEP).

I arrived in Australia in March 2015. At first I found it very difficult leaving my family and also due to the language barrier. I received a lot of help from my wife and her family. That is how I was very fortunate to find Navitas English.

Maysoon and her family migrated to Australia in June 2013 from Iraq. Soon after, Maysoon commenced studying English at Navitas English Fairfield. Since then, Maysoon has achieved a Certificate III and IV in Community Services Work and is currently studying a Diploma in Community Services, Case Management.

To help our partners meet the new and challenging requirements of jobactive, Navitas English has launched the Transition to Work program to assist jobactive providers respond quickly and effectively to their contractual obligations and clients’ Annual Activity Requirements (AAR).

The Quarterly Settlement Language Pathways to Work and Training (SLPET) Networking Day took place for four SLPET classes. Navitas English Sydney City hosted the event and was attended by over 70 students from classes at Sydney City, Burwood, Blacktown and Parramatta.

Welcome to all ACT Adult Migrant English Program students for the first term of 2015. We’ve been working hard to make sure everything is in order for classes to start in February. For those of you who’ve been waiting to hear, you will find all the information on class times...

Job seekers that meet eligibility criteria set out by the Australian Government, can access up to 800 hours of free accredited employment training through our Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program.

Navitas Bankstown ran a Beauty theme course during the schools holiday. The college has decided on the theme to target the students’ needs based on their interests and to help students to learn some life skills that might lead to a future career.

This term, Navitas Hurstville College is delivering a module called “English and the Art of Mobile Photography”. Students attend this module class on Thursdays during which time they hone their mobile photography skills on local shoots.

Learning English helps to build confidence and the skills required to get a job, prepare for further study, understand Australian culture or to have a good conversation with friends and co-workers in Australia. Navitas English offers the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP), a settlement English program providing eligible clients with...